Clearance: The Invisible Handcuffs Binding Healthcare Providers

How an outdated industry practice quietly limits provider freedom—and what we can do about it.

The healthcare staffing world has a problem, one most providers don’t see until it’s already cost them opportunities, income, or both. It’s called clearance, an industry practice that sounds harmless on the surface but operates like an invisible non-compete. And while no one talks about it openly, clearance quietly limits provider mobility, blocks competition, and keeps the entire system operating in the shadows. It’s time to bring it into the light.

Joe White

The Health System Expert

How to Maximize Your Earning Power

A physician’s guide to increasing your earning power without losing sight of what really matters.

In the locums world, two doctors can do the same work and get paid very different rates. The difference isn’t luck — it’s leverage. The physicians who earn the most know how to position themselves, negotiate confidently, and deliver value that keeps hospitals coming back.

Joe White

The Health System Expert